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Dragon Ball theme park to be built in Saudi Arabia
The announcement was met with mixed reactions from fans of the famed anime.BBC News - Top stories -
Saudi Arabia Plans $40 Billion Push Into Artificial Intelligence
The Middle Eastern country is creating a gigantic fund to invest in A.I. technology, potentially becoming the largest player in the hot market.The New York Times - Tech -
Ten years to go: key questions facing Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup
Fifa and the presumptive hosts face significant challenges over human rights, worker protections and the scale of construction. Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup. We know this, despite the fact that Fifa’s bidding process does not finish ...The Guardian - World - World Cup -
A 'Dragon Ball' theme park is Saudi Arabia's latest attempt to become the world's playground. Some fans aren't happy.
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UN picks Saudi Arabia to lead women’s rights forum despite ‘abysmal’ record
Kingdom chosen to chair Commission on Status of Women after unopposed bid, to dismay of human rights groups. Saudi Arabia has been chosen as the chair of the UN commission that is supposed to promote gender equality and empower women around the ...The Guardian - World - United Nations -
Lebanon's displaced celebrate Ramadan amid fears that border conflict might become the 'new normal'
About 60 families are celebrating the Islamic holy month of Ramadan at an abandoned hotel in southern Lebanon, far from their homesABC News - World -
Israeli defense minister to visit D.C. amid tensions over Gaza
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant will visit Washington to meet with senior U.S. leaders on Sunday, the Israeli government announced, as tensions continue to rise between the Biden administration and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Israel cancels White House visit after US doesn't block UN ceasefire vote
In a change in position, the US refrained from vetoing the ceasefire measure, which also calls for the release of hostages.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Israel cancels US visit after UN resolution demands Gaza ceasefire
White House ‘perplexed’ by Netanyahu decision after US abstains in Security Council voteFinancial Times - Business - Israel -
Israel agrees to reschedule delegation visit to the White House: US official
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to reschedule his delegation’s visit to the White House after he canceled the trip on Monday.ABC News - Top stories - Israel -
Muslims observe Ramadan amid tension of Israel-Hamas war
Muslims are observing the holy month of Ramadan while the war in Gaza continues. Imtiaz Tyab takes a look at how the ongoing bloodshed is affecting observances at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem.CBS News - World - Israel -
Colombia threatens to break ties with Israel if it doesn't comply with a UN cease-fire resolution
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Colombia threatens to break ties with Israel if it doesn't comply with a UN cease-fire resolution
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has threatened to break off diplomatic ties with Israel if the country doesn't comply with a U.N. Security Council resolution that calls for an immediate cease-fire in the Gaza StripABC News - World - Israel -
Israel-Gaza war live: Netanyahu hits back at war cabinet minister who criticised cancellation of US visit
Israeli prime minister’s political rival said Netanyahu should have travelled to the US after visit is cancelled following UN vote to pass ceasefire resolution. Unrwa’s planning director has said “more people will die” in the north of the Gaza ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Israel Cancels Visit to Washington After U.S. Abstains on U.N. Cease-Fire Resolution
The unusual U.S. move, which allowed resolution to pass, signaled the Biden administration’s growing frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
The mind behind the 'doped Olympics'
The Enhanced Games has been derided as "a clown show" and "borderline criminal". But their founder and his backers believe in a future few have foreseen.BBC News - Top stories -
Preliminary autopsy suggests Riley Strain's death was accidental
Nashville police say student Riley Strain's death appears to be accidental after an autopsy. They previously noted that no evidence suggested foul play.CBS News - Top stories -
Chimaev-Whittaker tops UFC's first Saudi event
Khamzat Chimaev and Robert Whittaker will headline the UFC's first card in Saudi Arabia on June 22.ESPN - Sports -
‘Theatre of the mind’: celebrating 50 years of Dungeons & Dragons
The role-playing game, largely powered by participants’ imaginations, continues to attract fans half a century after it was launched. Everyone remembers their first Dungeons & Dragons character. For Sam Gyseman, it was a dwarf called Sven Olafson. ...The Guardian - World -
Rice hopes White will change mind on England
Declan Rice says he hopes Arsenal team-mate Ben White will change his mind and make himself available for England.BBC News - Top stories -
At CERAWeek, Saudi Aramco C.E.O. Says Energy Transition ‘Visibly Failing’
The comments by a Saudi executive raised questions regarding whose predictions about the future of oil and gas are more likely to be true.The New York Times - Science -
As brutal war rages and famine looms, look at pictures of Gaza and keep saying: ‘this is not normal’ | Nesrine Malik
Of all the threats to those suffering, one of the most frightening is that we tire – and their plight becomes background noise. Cast your mind back to early 2022, more than two years ago now. Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine was such a shock, ...The Guardian - World -
‘Messes with the mind’: Hamilton hits 14-year low in Australian GP qualifying
Mercedes driver finishes 11th in Melbourne qualifying‘There is a long list of things to fix. Our car is on a knife-edge’Lewis Hamilton delivered a damning assessment of his Mercedes car, bemoaning that it “messes with the mind” after he was left ...The Guardian - World -
Cinderella Runs End for Oakland and Duquesne
As the Sweet 16 for the men’s N.C.A.A. tournament is finalized, the magic has run out for some underdog squads.The New York Times - Sports -
The best virtual reality headsets in 2024 are here to blow your mind
Jump into a whole new world with virtual reality headsets from Meta, Valve, PlayStation and more.CBS News - Top stories -
She Fought the Abortion Pill in Court Today. Her Husband Is a Senator.
Lawyer Erin Hawley tried to persuade the Supreme Court to roll back access to mifepristone.The Wall Street Journal - World - Abortion -
The bitcoin halving is near. Here’s one thing for investors to keep in mind.
A weekly look at the most important news and moves in crypto, and what’s on the horizon in digital assets.MarketWatch - Business -
Death of Riley Strain, college student found in Nashville river, still appears accidental
The autopsy of University of Missouri student Riley Strain has uncovered no evidence of "foul play-related trauma," police said Monday.NBC News - Top stories -
Paul Sewald injury: Diamondbacks closer to start season on IL after being diagnosed with oblique strain
It's unclear how long Sewald could be outCBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
UFC Saudia Arabia fight card announced with Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev headliner
The UFC is headed to Saudi Arabia and the lineup (which will air on ABC) is stacked thus far.Yahoo Sports - Sports - UFC -
Eagles signing QB with ties to Kellen Moore
The Eagles are reportedly signing quarterback Will Grier, who has ties to OC Kellen Moore.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Taiwan leader, European parliamentarians promote closer ties
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Sean McDermott calls critics 'narrow-minded' who say Bills have not been successful during Josh Allen era
The Bills have yet to reach a Super Bowl during Allen's six seasonsCBS Sports - Sports -
UN chief urges immediate ceasefire on Rafah visit
Antonio Guterres called on Israel to give "total, unfettered" access to humanitarian aid in Gaza.BBC News - Top stories - United Nations -
Turkey Details Visits by Accused Moscow Attackers to Istanbul
A Turkish official said two of the suspects had made recent trips to Turkey, but were radicalized earlier.The New York Times - World - Turkey -
Dutch leader visiting Beijing for talks on Ukraine, Gaza
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has told visiting Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte that attempts to restrict China’s access to technology will not stop the country’s advanceABC News - World - Netherlands -
Messi visit set to smash Revs attendance record
The anticipated visit of Lionel Messi to Gillette Stadium next month is set to break the New England Revolution's long-standing single-game attendance record, with over 60,000 tickets already sold for the matchup with Inter Miami.ESPN - Sports -
Oil Gains on Heightened Geopolitical Risks, Supply Concerns
Oil futures were higher in European trade, on signs of tightness in the market and growing geopolitical concerns and despite a stronger dollar.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Shohei Ohtani says he never gambled on sports
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani on Monday said he never bet on baseball or any other sport and said his interpreter Ippei Mizuhura had stolen money from his account.CNN - Top stories -
Shohei Ohtani addresses media amid gambling probe
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani spoke to the media for the first time since his interpreter was fired after his lawyers accused the interpreter of stealing millions from Ohtani to use for gambling purposes. Ohtani said Monday he did not bet ...CBS News - Top stories